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U.S. Metals and Mining Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 21, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies244
- 7D0.9%
- 3M1.7%
- 1Y-7.5%
- YTD13.4%
Over the last 7 days, the Metals and Mining industry has remained flat, although notably Agnico Eagle Mines gained 5.2%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 7.5% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Metals and Mining Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 May 2025 | US$459.5b | US$272.4b | US$20.2b | 20.6x | 22.8x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 18 Apr 2025 | US$427.3b | US$263.8b | US$18.0b | 21.1x | 23.8x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 16 Mar 2025 | US$427.3b | US$263.1b | US$17.1b | 22.9x | 25x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 11 Feb 2025 | US$421.2b | US$261.9b | US$11.5b | 20.9x | 36.6x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 09 Jan 2025 | US$395.7b | US$265.7b | US$12.1b | 15.6x | 32.6x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 07 Dec 2024 | US$443.1b | US$266.1b | US$12.5b | 18.3x | 35.5x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 04 Nov 2024 | US$445.4b | US$268.8b | US$11.7b | 15.4x | 38x | 1.7x |
| Wed, 02 Oct 2024 | US$465.0b | US$267.5b | US$11.3b | 14.5x | 41.2x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 30 Aug 2024 | US$435.5b | US$267.3b | US$11.4b | 13.6x | 38.3x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 28 Jul 2024 | US$442.8b | US$266.6b | US$12.8b | 13.3x | 34.7x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 25 Jun 2024 | US$434.4b | US$266.4b | US$13.0b | 13x | 33.5x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 23 May 2024 | US$477.5b | US$266.9b | US$13.0b | 14.5x | 36.7x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 20 Apr 2024 | US$450.9b | US$265.9b | US$15.6b | 13.8x | 28.9x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 18 Mar 2024 | US$416.7b | US$266.6b | US$16.0b | 14.1x | 26x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 14 Feb 2024 | US$366.4b | US$264.7b | US$18.2b | 16x | 20.1x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 12 Jan 2024 | US$394.5b | US$278.2b | US$19.4b | 17x | 20.3x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 10 Dec 2023 | US$372.2b | US$278.6b | US$19.8b | 15x | 18.8x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 07 Nov 2023 | US$348.2b | US$280.1b | US$20.1b | 13.8x | 17.3x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 05 Oct 2023 | US$345.1b | US$283.5b | US$21.9b | 12.1x | 15.8x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 02 Sep 2023 | US$367.3b | US$279.1b | US$21.4b | 12.7x | 17.2x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 31 Jul 2023 | US$375.6b | US$276.7b | US$22.1b | 13.9x | 17x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 28 Jun 2023 | US$348.9b | US$284.4b | US$26.0b | 12.9x | 13.4x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 26 May 2023 | US$317.3b | US$284.6b | US$26.3b | 12.2x | 12x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 23 Apr 2023 | US$358.8b | US$290.2b | US$28.7b | 11.2x | 12.5x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 21 Mar 2023 | US$344.4b | US$293.2b | US$31.0b | 9.7x | 11.1x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 16 Feb 2023 | US$370.2b | US$294.1b | US$33.3b | 7.9x | 11.1x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 14 Jan 2023 | US$377.1b | US$298.6b | US$37.9b | 8.2x | 9.9x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 12 Dec 2022 | US$329.7b | US$298.2b | US$38.0b | 6x | 8.7x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 09 Nov 2022 | US$301.4b | US$297.5b | US$37.8b | 6.8x | 8x | 1x |
| Fri, 07 Oct 2022 | US$281.9b | US$297.1b | US$44.3b | 6.8x | 6.4x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 04 Sep 2022 | US$280.1b | US$296.8b | US$44.5b | 6.5x | 6.3x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 02 Aug 2022 | US$293.5b | US$292.3b | US$42.9b | 8.2x | 6.8x | 1x |
| Thu, 30 Jun 2022 | US$299.9b | US$282.0b | US$42.0b | 8.1x | 7.1x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 28 May 2022 | US$365.7b | US$280.8b | US$41.9b | 8.8x | 8.7x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
8.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Metals and Mining industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 22.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 20.6x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Metals and Mining industry have declined 22% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Materials industry?
| US Market | 0.50% | |
| Materials | 0.84% | |
| Metals and Mining | 0.94% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | 8.84% | |
| Gold | 4.48% | |
| Silver | 3.84% | |
| Aluminum | -0.34% | |
| Steel | -0.58% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | -2.13% | |
| Copper | -2.15% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Silver industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 24.6% and investors are willing to pay a premium for that growth.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Diversified Metals and Mining industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 77% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 2.5% per year.
- In contrast, the Gold industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.7% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEM Agnico Eagle Mines | US$112.57 | 5.2% +US$2.8b | 60.5% | PE23.9x | |
| NEM Newmont | US$52.30 | 4.5% +US$2.5b | 18.8% | PE11.6x | |
| AU AngloGold Ashanti | US$43.37 | 5.2% +US$1.1b | 70.8% | PE15.7x | |
| B Barrick Mining | US$18.67 | 2.8% +US$876.9m | 4.9% | PE13.8x | |
| RGLD Royal Gold | US$177.56 | 4.9% +US$546.3m | 32.2% | PE29.3x |
